{"id":59849,"date":"2024-10-30T14:58:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T14:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nursing24.co.za\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2024-10-30T14:58:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T14:58:12","slug":"nursing-annual-fees-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/nursing-annual-fees-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing Annual Fees In South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Nursing Annual Fees In South Africa<\/h2>\n<h3>Annual Fees for 2026<\/h3>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-2679712683\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>This circular serves as affirmation of the South African Nursing Council\u2019s fees and fines as stipulated on the government gazette published on 23 June 2017.<\/p>\n<p><b>1. ANNUAL FEES FOR 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1.1\u00a0 Normal Annual Fees<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The annual fees for the calendar year 2026 for the different categories of practitioners are given in the following table.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"702\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"230\"><b>\u00a0Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td width=\"170\"><b>Annual Fee for 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"230\">Registered Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">R630.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"230\">Enrolled Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">R380.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"230\">Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">R270.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>1.2 Reductions in Annual Fees for Age 60 and Over<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Council has resolved to introduce reduced fees for nurses 60 years of age and over as per the table below:<\/p>\n<p><b>1.2.1 Age 60 to 64 Years on 1 January 2026 (25% reduction)<\/b><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"702\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\"><b>\u00a0Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td width=\"157\"><b>Annual Fee for 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Registered Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">R470.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Enrolled Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">R290.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">R190.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>1.2.2 Over 64 years of Age on 1 January 2026 (50% reduction)<\/b><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"702\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\"><b>\u00a0Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td width=\"157\"><b>Annual Fee for 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Registered Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">R310.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Enrolled Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">R190.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries<\/td>\n<td width=\"157\">R130.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>NB: To qualify for the discount amounts, a practitioner may be required to submit a certified copy of his \/ her identity document in order to confirm his \/ her age.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Notes:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The annual fees for 2026 must be received by SANC on or before\u00a0<b>31 December 2017.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The amounts in the tables above all include 14% VAT.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. RESTORATION FEES FOR 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The restoration fees for the different categories applicable from\u00a0<b>1 January 2026<\/b>\u00a0are shown in the following table.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"550\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\"><b>\u00a0Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td width=\"5\"><b>Normal Restoration Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<td width=\"128\"><b>Reduced Restoration Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Registered Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\n<td width=\"5\">R1880.00<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">R130,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Enrolled Nurses and Midwives<\/td>\n<td width=\"5\">R1160.00<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">R130,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"243\">Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries<\/td>\n<td width=\"5\">R790.00<\/td>\n<td width=\"128\">R130,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Note:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The reduced restoration fee will only apply if your name was removed from the register at your own request \u2013 this must be confirmed with the Council before paying the reduced amount.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. CLOSING DATE FOR PAYMENT OF ANNUAL FEES<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Please note that for the calendar year 2026, the closing date for the payment of Annual Fees is\u00a0<b>31 December 2017.<\/b>\u00a0You are therefore urged to pay as soon as possible in order to avoid the last minute rush.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. OTHER FEES<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Please note that other fees will be applicable with effect from\u00a0<b>1 January 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sanc.co.za\/archive\/archive2017\/newsc1704.htm\">Find Latest Annual Nursing Fees In South Africa<\/a><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2823518568\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3063815366\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-3795920287\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nursing Annual Fees In South Africa Annual Fees for 2026 This circular serves as affirmation of the South African Nursing Council\u2019s fees and fines as stipulated on the government gazette published on 23 June 2017. 1. ANNUAL FEES FOR 2026 1.1\u00a0 Normal Annual Fees The annual fees for the calendar year 2026 for the different\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/nursing-annual-fees-in-south-africa\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-59849","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/59849","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59849"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/59849\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59849"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}